goldfinch• One bush held the tattered remains of a yellow warblernest; another, that of a goldfinch.• A small flock of evening grosbeaks flew over, and at first light I heard chickadees and goldfinches.• It also received her welcomingsmile, as did a beautifulgoldfinch that came down and perched on her toes.• Two brightgoldfinches and one red-breasted linnet were just standing there.• There were myriadpurplefinches, goldfinches, red polls, and pine siskins.• Birds are not like this: blackbirds or goldfinchesvary reassuringly little wherever you go.